Proposals Currently Under Review

Both project concepts and full project proposals are posted online for public review and comment before the Adaptation Fund Board secretariat has completed the screening and technical review process.

The proposals listed below have been received for review and consideration for the 46th Adaptation Fund Board meeting (AFB46). Public comments on proposals are welcomed as early as possible and no later than February 16, 2026 following the Review Pause on February 9, 2026. Comments should be sent to submissions@adaptation-fund.org  with copy to nmauricegeorge@adaptation-fund.org  Please check this page for revised submissions. When submitting comments, please include your full name and any relevant professional affiliation.

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Fully-developed ProposalsTotal amount (US$): 

CountryTitleImplementing EntityRequested AmountSubmitted DateStatusGrant Category
RegionalEnhancing the Adaptive Capacity and Community Resilience to Climate Extremes and Fragility in Pastoralists and Agro-pastoralists Communities in the Mandera TriangleUN Development Programme30,000,00002/02/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
Viet NamClimate Resilient and Inclusive Water Infrastructure for Rural Smallholders in Thanh Hoa and Nghe An provinces (CRWIS)International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)10,000,00011/27/2025Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
BangladeshLivelihood Adaptation for Flood-affected Communities in BangladeshPalli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) of Bangladesh20,000,00001/20/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
TongaStrengthening Physical Adaptation and Community Resilience through Tonga’s Climate Change FundThe Pacific Community14,888,20011/14/2025Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
NepalImproving food system resilience of vulnerable communities in Nepal through community-based adaptationUN World Food Programme10,000,00002/06/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
MalawiSmallholder Climate Resilience Project (SCRP)International Fund Agricultural Dev20,000,00003/04/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalHydrological Status and Outlook System for Integrated Water Resources Management and Climate Resilience in Bangladesh and Nepal (HydroSOS-BaNe)World Meteorological Organization12,090,00012/12/2025Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding Inclusive Resilience to Climate Change for Semi-Nomadic Agro-Pastoral Communities in the Transboundary Kunene River BasinInternational Fund Agricultural Dev24,550,83603/04/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
MauritaniaEnhancing the Resilience of Communities of Agropastoral and Oasis ecosystems of Ziyara and Dhaya to the Adverse Effects of Climate Change in the Adrar Region in MauritaniaSahara and Sahel Observatory10,000,00002/27/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
ZambiaClimate Change Adaptation of Livelihoods through Rural Finance (CALRF)International Fund Agricultural Dev12,655,10302/27/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
Tanzania, United Republic ofRestoration of Lake Babati for Enhanced Climate Change Adaptation in Babati DistrictNational Environment Management Council 4,034,00001/23/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
Tanzania, United Republic ofKaratu Climate Resilience and Adaptation Project for Hadzabe and Datoga Communities- KARAHADANational Environment Management Council 2,500,00002/04/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
Tanzania, United Republic ofClimate Change Adaptation in Saltwater Stressed and Freshwater Deficient Communities in ZanzibarNational Environment Management Council 5,500,78701/29/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalIncreased Climate Resilience of South Caucasus Mountain Communities and Ecosystems through Wildfire Risk ReductionUN Development Programme19,701,00002/07/2026Proposal SubmittedRegular Size Project

Project conceptsTotal amount (US$): 

CountryTitleImplementing EntityRequested AmountSubmitted DateStatusGrant Category
Libyan Arab JamahiriyaStrengthen Climate Change Adaptation and Health System Preparedness, Readiness and Resilience to Multi-hazard Risks and Climate ImpactsWorld Health Organization5,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
ThailandEnhancing the Resilience of Coastal Livelihoods through Marine Ecosystem-based Adaptation on the Gulf of ThailandUN Development Programme10,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
ThailandBuilding Climate-Resilient Municipalities in Thailand: Integrating Health Adaptation and Climate Change EducationWorld Health Organization10,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
ThailandBuilding Climate-resilient Community-based Tourism and Sustainable Supply Chains in Chiang Rai, ThailandUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization10,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Guinea-BissauTowards Climate Resilience: Sustainable Waste Management Solutions in Guinea-BissauUN Development Programme10,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
MaldivesSecure Futures: Enhancing Climate and Socio-Economic Resilience integrating Nature-Based Solutions for Island Communities in the MaldivesUN-Habitat20,000,00002/06/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
ZimbabweZimbabwe Adaptation for Drought and Agro-Production Transformation in Semi-arid Regions (Z-ADAPT)International Fund Agricultural Dev12,000,00002/06/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
MongoliaClimate-Smart Rangelands and Livestock Value Chains for Sustainable Adaptation (RAISE) projectUN Development Programme15,000,00002/06/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Sri LankaIntegrating Community-Led Adaptation and Climate Risk Reduction for Resilience Building at Local Level in Sri LankaUN Development Programme20,000,00001/12/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Lao People's Democratic RepublicSafeguarding Lives and Livelihoods in Lao PDR: Enhancing Urban Flood and Food Systems ResilienceUN-Habitat22,438,86902/02/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
MalaysiaStrengthening Resilience and Adaptive Capacity by Piloting Nature Based Solutions for Water Management in MalaysiaUN Development Programme10,000,00003/13/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
AlbaniaEnhancing Drought Resilience through the Implementation of Albania's National and Local Adaptation PlansUN Development Programme10,003,59202/07/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
ColombiaComprehensive Strategy for Climate Resilience and Peacebuilding in the Colombian Pacific, through the Implementation of Nature-based Solutions, the Strengthening of Livelihoods, and Environmental GovernanceDevelopment Bank of Latin America15,000,00002/11/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
SomaliaEnhancing Livelihoods of Pastoral Communities in Somalia through Sustainable Water and Livestock ManagementUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization10,000,00012/23/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Burkina FasoStrengthening the Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Communities in the Bankui, Sourou, Guiriko, Nando and Yaadga regions of Burkina FasoUN Development Programme17,983,42612/23/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
AngolaPRODESA - Sustainable Development for Subsistence Family FarmersInternational Fund Agricultural Dev10,000,00002/06/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Burkina FasoStrengthening the Climate Resilience of Aquatic Ecosystems of Socio-economic Importance in the Upper Mouhoun Sub-basinBanque Ouest Africaine de Developpement14,826,14702/06/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Bolivia, Plurinational State ofAGUA Bolivia: Building Climate Resilience through Integrated Forest and Watershed Management in Vulnerable Micro-CatchmentsInternational Bank of Reconstruction and Development10,000,00003/13/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalMERCOSUR Regional Project for Climate Change Adaptation in Family Farming (RPCCAFF)Development Bank of Latin America30,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
JordanResilient Ecosystem, Water and Rangelands Development (REWaRD)International Fund Agricultural Dev9,998,35602/04/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
ZambiaClimate Resilience and Adaptation Facility for Technologies (CRAFT): Improving Smallholder Rural Adaptive Capacity and Resilient Livelihoods in Southern, Western and Central Provinces of ZambiaUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization25,000,00003/11/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
KenyaNature-Based Adaptation for Resilience Building and Empowerment of Vulnerable Communities in Narok and Nakuru Counties (NAREC)National Environment Trust Fund10,000,00003/05/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic ofLearning to Adapt: Strengthening the Climate Resilience of Education in North MacedoniaInternational Bank of Reconstruction and Development10,000,00012/15/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
NepalGREEN-Koshi: Grounding Resilience and Ecosystem Enhancement through Nature-based SolutionsNational Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) of Nepal10,000,00001/20/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Tanzania, United Republic ofScaling Up of Project Interventions and Lessons Learned from Strategic Water Harvesting Technologies for Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation for Argo-Pastoral Communities of Semi-arid Areas of Tanzania (SWAHAT)National Environment Management Council 5,000,00003/10/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Tanzania, United Republic ofIntegrated Mountain Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Adaptation Project (IMERCA)National Environment Management Council 13,000,00002/06/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
UgandaStrengthening Resilience of Women to Climate Risks in Rural Communities of UgandaMinistry of Water and Environment of Uganda5,000,00009/11/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
CambodiaEnhancing Community-Based Adaptation and Ecosystem Resilience in Protected Areas through Green Destination in Kampong Speu, CambodiaUN-Habitat10,000,00012/18/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
BelizeStrengthening Disaster Preparedness, Early Warning Systems, and Climate Resilient HousingProtected Areas Conservation Trust25,000,00002/17/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalNature-based Adaptation in Urban and Riverine areas of Cuba and the Dominican RepublicUN Environment Programme30,000,00001/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
UzbekistanTransforming Public Education for Economic GrowthInternational Bank of Reconstruction and Development5,000,00001/26/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
JordanBuilding Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change through Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Green Jobs in JordanUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization7,000,00003/04/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
PeruStrengthening Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change in Vulnerable Cities in Peru through Nature-Based Solutions with a Territorial ApproachPeruvian Trust Fund for National Parks and Protected Areas10,000,00002/18/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
PeruClimate Resilience in Andean-Amazonian Landscapes of Peru: Ecosystem-based Adaptation and Sustainable LivelihoodsPeruvian Trust Fund for National Parks and Protected Areas10,000,00012/02/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalEnhancing the Bamboo Value Chain in Ethiopia and the United Republic of Tanzania to Leverage Bamboo as a Nature-Based Solution for Climate Resilience and AdaptationUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization30,000,00001/06/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalEnhancing Rural Access to Climate Adaptation Technologies, Products and Services (A2A)United Nations Industrial Development Organization30,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedPre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalScaling up Integrated Flood and Drought Management and Early Warning System for Climate Change Adaptation in the Volta Basin Countries (VFDM-Phase 2)World Meteorological Organization19,360,00012/08/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
Sri LankaEmpowering Coastal Sri Lanka: Livelihoods and Preparedness for a Climate-Resilient Future (E-COAST Sri Lanka)UN World Food Programme9,994,60011/24/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
MoroccoStrengthening the Resilience of Oasis Ecosystems and Improving the Adaptive Capacity of Communities in the Draa Basin to Climate ChangeAgence pour le Developpement Agricole20,000,00012/10/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
FijiFiji Rewa River Catchment Adaptation ProgrammeSecretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme10,056,90512/18/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
EcuadorIntegrated Management of Water Resources in the Watersheds prioritized by the National Adaptation Plan of EcuadorUN World Food Programme10,000,00011/21/2025Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalPioneering Innovative Financing for Climate-Resilient Health Systems in AfricaWorld Health Organization13,924,00001/13/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalSupporting Resilient Agricultural Value Chains and Livelihoods of Climate Vulnerable Border Communities of Zambia and MalawiUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization30,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding Climate-Resilient WASH Services in Southern AfricaWorld Health Organization18,644,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding Climate-Resilient Health Systems in AfricaWorld Health Organization14,000,00001/15/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalStrengthening Climate Resilience and Food Security through South-South Cooperation in Adaptive Rice Production in Malaysia and the PhilippinesUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization13,651,00002/10/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding the Resilience of Persons with Disabilities to Cope with Climate Change in AsiaUN Development Programme19,965,00001/15/2026Concept SubmittedRegular Size Project

Projects Pre-conceptsTotal amount (US$): 

CountryTitleImplementing EntityRequested AmountSubmitted DateStatusGrant Category
RegionalRegional Climate Adaptation Initiative on Sustainable and Equitable Rice-fish Systems in Cambodia and Viet NamUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization30,000,00002/06/2026Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding Climate-Resilient, Migrant-Inclusive Health Systems in Iraq and LebanonWorld Health Organization29,946,00002/06/2026Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding Resilience for Vulnerable Communities and Ecosystems in the Fragile Territories of Burkina Faso and Mali through a Nature-based Solutions ApproachBanque Ouest Africaine de Developpement13,948,00012/17/2025Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding Climate Resilience of Small Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture in Southeast AsiaUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization30,000,00012/10/2025Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalTransboundary Adaptation for Watershed Sustainability and Livelihoods (TAWASUL)UN-Habitat16,438,88803/06/2026Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalBuilding Climate Resilience through Regional Innovation Empowering Tourism, Light Industry, and Creative Micro- small and Medium-sized Enterprise Value Chains in Cambodia and Viet NamUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)30,000,00011/24/2025Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalIntegrated Drought Management for South Asia (IDM-SA)World Meteorological Organization29,766,00001/13/2026Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalClimate-proofing Livestock Value Chains in Vulnerable Communities in Mongolia and PakistanUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization20,550,00012/19/2025Pre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project
RegionalEnhancing Rural Access to Climate Adaptation Technologies, Products and Services (A2A)United Nations Industrial Development Organization30,000,00002/09/2026Concept SubmittedPre-concept SubmittedRegular Size Project